Explore Biostatistician Jobs

Biostatisticians apply statistical methods to health, biology, and medical research. They help teams design studies, analyze complex data, and interpret results that inform clinical trials, public health programs, and new treatments. Explore biostatistician jobs on Ladders, including vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Biostatisticians Do

Responsibilities vary by employer and level, but often include developing study designs, determining sample sizes, building statistical analysis plans, analyzing clinical or observational data, and presenting findings to research and business partners. Biostatisticians may also contribute to regulatory submissions, publications, and quality standards for data analysis.

Where Biostatisticians Work

Biostatisticians are employed by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, academic research centers, government agencies, contract research organizations, and health technology firms. Their work can span clinical development, epidemiology, genomics, outcomes research, and population health.

Skills and Qualifications

Many roles call for graduate-level training in biostatistics, statistics, or a related quantitative field, along with experience applying statistical methods to biomedical data. Employers may seek proficiency with tools such as R, SAS, or Python; knowledge of clinical trial methodology; and the ability to communicate technical results clearly. Requirements differ across positions, so review each listing for specific qualifications.

Find Biostatistician Jobs on Ladders

Browse biostatistician opportunities and compare role requirements, employers, and compensation details. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates discover opportunities aligned with their expertise and career goals.

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$150K - $180K *

Lead biostatistical strategy for pivotal Phase 3 trials, collaborating with Clinical Development and Regulatory teams to ensure robust, submission-ready designs and analyses. Mentor staff while overse...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $270K *

Join a team that's redefining biostatistics in clinical development. You will lead statistical strategy across multiple therapeutic areas, ensuring excellence in design, analysis, and reporting while...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$130K - $155K *

Unlock potential by leading global statistical programming efforts for oncology and therapeutic products. Drive programming strategies, oversee project deliverables, and mentor staff to ensure complia...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$185K - $252K *

Transform your career by leading statistical innovation in drug development. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide expert statistical guidance, ensuring high-quality analyses and regulato...

New Jersey, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$114K - $140K *

Pioneer innovative solutions as a Data Scientist, driving advanced analytics and machine learning applications to enhance project success and economic opportunities across diverse teams and workflows...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$72K - $90K *

Lead data-driven insights to enhance business performance, collaborating across teams to support strategic initiatives. Utilize technical skills in SQL, Python, and data visualization to drive impactf...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Drive impactful healthcare decisions by leveraging real-world data expertise. Collaborate with clients to evaluate and analyze RWD for regulatory assessments, ensuring high-quality evidence generation...

Arlington, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$182K - $208K *

Join a team that's driving statistical leadership in clinical development. Lead biostatistical efforts for Phase I-IV trials, ensuring quality deliverables and collaboration across functions in a dyna...

Menlo Park, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

Analyze healthcare data to enhance clinical insights and improve medication use. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop analytics tools and real-world evidence studies, driving better heal...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leveraging your clinical statistical programming expertise in R and SAS to develop and validate datasets, ensuring high-quality outputs for regulatory submissions and collaborat...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Champion statistical programming excellence in oncology clinical trials. Lead programming activities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high-quality deliverables from study start-up...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Drive data-informed decision-making by analyzing institutional data, ensuring quality reporting, and collaborating across departments to enhance research activities and compliance. Play a key role in...

Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

Transform healthcare by engineering seamless data integrations between complex EHR systems and our innovative platform. Empower clinicians with actionable insights to enhance patient care and outcomes...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing clinical data programming in oncology. Leverage your expertise to develop SAS programs, ensure data integrity, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to...

New Jersey, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$91K - $134K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing software tools for high-throughput sequencing data analysis. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to enhance bioinformatics capabilities and drive i...

New York, NYRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional research outcomes by guiding clients through complex projects. Leverage your expertise in methodology and analysis to deliver actionable insights, while collaborating with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$165K - $207K *

Lead strategic statistical initiatives for clinical development programs, ensuring rigorous study design and data analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities to drive...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$136K - $239K *

Unlock your potential by leading statistical programming efforts in clinical trials. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and report clinical data, ensuring compliance with industry stan...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$79K - $127K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing health research through innovative statistical analysis and mentoring. Collaborate with investigators to design studies, prepare publications, and present fin...

Ann Arbor, MIRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$104K - $201K *

Transform data into actionable insights by designing and deploying machine learning models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance decision-making processes and drive business outcomes whi...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$176K - $230K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare through data-driven solutions. As a Senior Data Scientist, you'll spearhead projects that enhance patient outcomes, leveraging your expertise to align data s...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Transform data into actionable insights, empowering operational leaders to enhance client performance and uncover strategic opportunities across diverse datasets and analytical challenges...

Irving, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $105K *

Elevate the business impact by transforming complex datasets into clear insights and actionable reports. Collaborate across teams to ensure accurate performance metrics drive decision-making and foste...

CanadaRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform the infrastructure for a groundbreaking healthcare platform by optimizing cloud solutions, implementing CI/CD, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance clinical AI/ML offerin...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $130K *

Analyze complex healthcare datasets to deliver insights and reporting that enhance clinical operations. Collaborate with teams to transform data into actionable strategies, ensuring consistent quality...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a biostatistician do?question toggle

    A biostatistician uses statistical methods to design studies and analyze data in fields such as medicine, biology, and public health. They help research teams interpret findings and communicate evidence.

  • Where can biostatisticians find jobs?question toggle

    Biostatisticians work in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, hospitals, universities, government agencies, contract research organizations, and other health-related organizations.

  • What qualifications are common for biostatistician jobs?question toggle

    Many positions prefer a master's degree or doctorate in biostatistics, statistics, or a related discipline, plus relevant data analysis experience. Requirements vary by role and employer.

  • Which skills are useful for biostatisticians?question toggle

    Commonly valued skills include statistical modeling, clinical trial design, data analysis, programming in tools such as R, SAS, or Python, and clear communication of technical results.

  • Are biostatistician jobs on Ladders high-paying?question toggle

    Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compensation and eligibility vary by position, so review individual listings for details.